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Naturally Speaking
by University of Glasgow
These podcasts offer 'cutting edge research and ecology banter' from postgrad researchers in the University's Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine. Their discussions cover not only their areas of research but critical issues such as how to survive your viva and how to survive your first scientific conference. See the link to their site for additional content.
Episodes
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Gender inequality in Science
Episode 16. This latest episode of the Naturally Speaking podcast explores the increasingly prominent issue of gender inequality in science and engineering. With the help of four Institute researchers: Prof. Dan Haydon, Dr Michelle Bellingham, Dr Winnie Boner and Dr Richard Orton, we first…
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The Science of Jaws: from shark attacks to marine biology!
Episode 15. In this episode, we feature a Q&A discussion that followed a recent screening of the 1975 film Jaws held at the Glasgow film theatre as part of the 2014 Glasgow Science Festival. Dr David Bailey, Dr Deborah McNeill and Dr Shaun Killen are the experts answering the questions and...
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The Science of Jurassic Park
Episode 13. This episode marks the first in a series in which we discuss the science behind some of our favourite science fiction movies. Why start with Jurassic Park? Well, it’s loaded with sciencey concepts, but this year is also 20 years (!) since it was first released and so we thought it…
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The Science of Zombies Live Show!
Episode 11 Part 1. In this very special episode we chat about the science of zombie-ism! Could zombies actually exist? Do zombies sleep? We discuss all this and more! The first part of this episode contains the recording from a live event during the Glasgow Science festival, which took place at...
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Understanding Infectious Diseases
Episode 10. In this episode we talk with Jo Halliday and Sunny Townsend about their research into epidemiology, the study of patterns, causes and effects of disease.
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The Science of Zombies Part 2 Studio Chat and Follow up
Episode 11 Part 2. In this episode, James Grecian, James Buckley, and Shaun Killen are joined by institute PhD student Darryl McLennan to expand on some of the topics raised in the live show, and to banter about all kinds of other topics ranging from the effects of climate change on zombies to...
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Bacteria in Chicken Eggs, Antioxidants and Lifespan, and Maternal Effects on Gro
Episode 12. In this episode we summarise three recent research papers published by Institute members. First we discuss Maureen Bain’s recent work examining the extent to which bacteria may pass through the shells of the chicken eggs we use for food. We then chat about Colin Selman’s recent paper...
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Linking science with policy
Episode 14. Science is awesome, but how do you ensure your science is relevant? We got thinking about this after reading a comment piece offering tips on interpreting scientific claims published in Nature by Bill Sutherland and colleagues. The Guardian then produced a response listing tips...
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Spatial Ecology Spectacular
Episode 9. Grant Hopcraft on his work in the Serengeti examining the role of body size in determining the distribution of grazers in this large grassland ecosystem. Jason Matthiopoulos explains how to approach analysing this type of data and discusses how generalised functional responses can be...
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How to get research funding
Episode 8. How to source research funding and how to write successful grant proposals. Top tips and advice from postgrads at the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health, and Comparative Medicine.
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Fish Evolutionary Biology, Physiology, and Schooling Behaviour
Episode 7. A somewhat fish-themed episode in which we talk with two new faculty members in the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health, and Comparative Medicine about their work.
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Foraging Gannets, Stickleback Growth & Self-fertilization: Research Round Table
Episode 6. Discussing recent Institute papers: a paper by James Grecian and colleagues examining sex-based differences in foraging behaviour in gannets; a study by Who-Seung Lee, Pat Monaghan, and Neil Metcalfe studying the costs of rapid growth in sticklebacks; and a paper by Annabelle Haudry,...
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Surviving Your Viva!
Episode 1. PhD students at University of Glasgow talk about how to survive your viva – the oral examination that every PhD student must pass before receiving their degree.
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Wild Dogs, Sheep Testes, Bovine TB: Research Round Table
Episode 2. Summarizing some recent work from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine: genetic variations in African wild dog populations with links to habitat fragmentation; the effect of sewage sludge on sperm production in sheep; and badger culling and bovine...
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Baby Bunnies & Juvenile Salmon: Focus on Research
Episode 3. Summarizing recent research at the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine: thermal imaging to monitor warmth-generating habits in bunnies; and the influence of habitat complexity and uncertain food sources on young salmon.
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Glasgow Science Festival Special!
Episode 4. The 2012 Glasgow Science Festival kicked off with the Transit of Venus. This podcast speaks to three of the festival organisers in a special preview show of the big event.
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How to Survive a Conference
Episode 5. PhD students from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine give some helpful advice for surviving your first scientific conference.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
These podcasts offer 'cutting edge research and ecology banter' from postgrad researchers in the University's Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine. Their discussions cover not only their areas of research but critical issues such as how to survive your viva and how to survive your first scientific conference. See the link to their site for additional content.
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These podcasts offer 'cutting edge research and ecology banter' from postgrad researchers in the University's Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine. Their discussions cover not only their areas of research but critical issues such as how to survive your viva and how to...
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